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I love laundry detergent that actually cleans well and smells fantasic at the same time. And stain remover that actually works? My best friend! Combine all of that with a product that's not tested on animals and is made from biodegradable View Post

Ultimate Party Meatballs

One of my most favorite things about the holidays is all the yummy party food. I love discovering new appetizers, but I still love the old tried and true ones, like cheeseballs and dips. My favorite, hands down, is party meatballs. My aunt makes View Post

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

I woke up this morning (at 10 AM, oh sweet heavenly, blissful weekend!!) to rain, but this didn't put a damper on things today because my little family and I had plans to stay in anyway. We've been patiently waiting for today, the day we would all View Post

Beyond The Baby Book

I had the best of intentions when my son was born about documenting his life not only in his baby book but also through journaling. I have a cousin who has written many, many letters to her daughter since she was born. Those letters are going to be View Post

Tis The Season For Holiday Toy Price Gouging

We've had out first close encounter of the holiday toy kind. Since before I became a parent, I swore I would never be *that* parent. Before I became a mom I saw what some of my friends went through trying desperately to find a hot holiday toy that View Post

Save The Oceans- Adopt A Sea Creature

Are you still looking for that gift for the person who has everything? How about a baby seal? Maybe a hammerhead shark? I'm sure they don't have those, right?If you're looking for a fun and unique gift that also helps a great cause, then please View Post

A Wrinkle In Time

Ok, ladies. I need serious, serious help. Just in the last week I have noticed how severe the wrinkles on my face are getting, especially under my eyes. I have the usual "character lines" (as my dad calls them) around the sides of my eyes that are View Post

To Elf On The Shelf…Or Not?

Cracked Daddy and I were talking tonight about E.B.'s behavior of late. Getting back into the groove of school after being out for a whole week during the Thanksgiving holidays has resulted in some less than stellar reports from his teacher. She View Post

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